A software that offers a free CUPS backend driver to enable high-performance USB printing on Mac OS X.
One of the best features of usbtb is its installer which is designed to reduce administration burdens. By automating the task of configuring, creating, and verifying new system printer queues, it helps users get started with printing without requiring special effort on their part.
Once a printer queue is configured to use usbtb (typically done when the queue is created), users can begin printing right away without any additional effort. The best part about usbtb is that it performs all of its required functions transparently in the background, making it maintenance-free!
Apart from its efficient, high-speed performance, usbtb also provides enhanced features over the standard usb backend driver. For instance, when usbtb detects a recoverable hardware error condition, such as out-of-paper, the driver posts a sequence of error-specific recovery instructions to the queue window of the affected printer.
Another noteworthy feature is that usbtb queries most Epson and HP inkjet printers for ink cartridge level data. If a printer responds to the query, ink level status will be displayed periodically in the queue window during printing. Overall, usbtb is an excellent software for office and home use, delivering high-performance printing with ease.
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